# Dear [favorite author]

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Podcast: [Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ann-kroeker-writing-coach-4430)
Published: 2026-04-20T16:25:38+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/the_writing_life/episode/153823098/
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## Resource

Dear [favorite author]Release Date: April 20, 2026 Use this prompt to write a letter to your favorite author, alive or dead. Listen and you'll hear the letter I wrote (and who I wrote it to). This simple act reveals your creative values as you tell the author what it is you admire about their work. Listen or head to to read it and access additional related reading: https://annkroeker.com/2026/04/20/dear-favorite-author/ And to get a copy of 52 Creative Writing Prompts, head to annkroeker.com/52prompts .

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